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Ministry of Home Affairs
SAFE CITY PROJECT
‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ are State subjects under the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. The responsibilities to maintain law and order, protection of life and property of the citizens including crime against women are with the respective State Governments. However, as part of several initiatives for safety of women by the Government of India, Safe City Projects have been approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs with centrally sponsored funding in eight cities namely Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Mumbai. The projects involve identification of hotspots for crime against women and deployment of various components including infrastructure, technology adoption, and capacity building in community through awareness programmes which will enable safety for women.
Safe City Project is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, and the approved funds are as follows: -
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City
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Funds Approved


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Ahmedabad
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220.11
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Bengaluru
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667.00
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Chennai
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425.06
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Delhi
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617.71
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Hyderabad
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282.41
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Kolkata
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181.32
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Lucknow
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194.44
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Mumbai
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252.00
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2840.05
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Ajay Kumar Mishra in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
Ministry of Science & Technology
1st Indian Architectural Heritage Sub-Committee Meeting for “Communicating India’s Scientifically Validated Traditional Knowledge to the Society ”
As a part of the national initiative "Communicating India's Scientifically Validated Traditional Knowledge to the Society ", CSIR-NIScPR hosted the first meeting of the Indian Architectural Heritage sub-committee on January 13, 2023, at 11 a.m. Members of the sub-committee, as well as the CSIR-NIScPR team, were present. Committee members had applauded SVASTIK's progress over the past year. Participants at the meeting proposed measures to disseminate ancient practices related to housing, water distribution systems, and urban settlements. The criteria for scientific validation of architectures were also discussed. The panelists suggested hosting a series of talks about India's architectural history. It was also suggested that the Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge might consider publishing a special issue on architectural heritage. The committee recommended that SVASTIK stories be shared with teachers and used in the classroom to disseminate traditional knowledge. Additionally, it was suggested to contact institutions working on traditional knowledge and access their theses and dissertations to gather SVASTIK stories. Committee members were assigned to provide input for SVASTIK stories.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Greek film Behind The Haystacks touches the raw realities of 2015 migrant crisis
“The film mirrors how people get trapped in a corrupt system every day”; Director Asimina Proedrou
#IFFIWood, 24 November 2022
Behind The Haystacks, is a social drama set in the background of 2015-migrant crisis of Greece when European countries had closed their borders, because of which, migrants and refugees had gathered at the northern border of Greece. The film did its international premiere in the 53rd International Film Festival of India .
Director and Screenplay writer Asimina Proedrou stated in the ‘IFFI Table Talks’ organized by PIB that the story has been narrated from the perspective of all the three central characters of a family– a father, mother and a daughter. These three different people are pushed to submit to corrupt structures. “Each of the three chapters of the film is an exploration of why the person is behaving that way”, stated Asimina Proedrou. “I wanted to go close with each of the main characters. Though towards the end, the motives of the three characters are revealed, initially we had put the audience to wonder why the characters are behaving in a peculiar manner”.
Asimina Proedrou feels that the international audience will relate to this film as it revolves around a family and the concept of family is universal. The refugee crisis is an important part of the story, as it affects the main characters, said the Director. She stated that the sufferings of the migrants have been shown in the film and how the Greek population dealt with the migrant crisis. “There were people to help, some tried to get money from them and there was also the role of the Church, which was usually quite conservative, telling the people, most of the time that the migrants are dangerous. These all are shown in the film”. Thus, the film mirrors how people get trapped in a corrupt system every day.
Behind The Haystacks narrates the story of a middle-aged, debt-ridden fisherman living on Greece's northern border, starts to smuggle migrants across the border lake, in exchange for a hefty fee. His wife, a devout churchgoer, is seeking the truth in God’s Word, while their daughter tries to define her own life. Until a tragic incident strikes the family, pushing the three heroes to face their own personal impasses and weaknesses, whilst having to consider, for the first time in their life, the price to pay for their actions.
Actor Evgenia Lavda, who portrays the daughter, debuted with this film. “Though I didn’t play a character of my age in the film, I tried to add passion to the character”, she remarked.
President's Secretariat
President of India’s Message on the eve of ‘Martyrdom Day’ of Guru Teg Bahadur
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind in his message on the eve of ‘Martyrdom Day’ of Guru Teg Bahadur has said :-
“On the occasion of ‘Martyrdom Day’ of Guru Teg Bahadur, I respectfully pay my homage to him.
The ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Teg Bahadur dedicated his life to the betterment of humankind and to promote a sense of unity, service and fraternity in the society. He worked to alleviate the sufferings of the people and fought against oppression. For this reason, Guru Teg Bahadur is aptly called ‘Hind Di Chadar’.
On this occasion, let us resolve to spread the values of love, harmony, compassion, benevolence, and work for the well-being of all”.
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Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister’s meeting with Prime Minister of Italy
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Ms. Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi. This is the second visit of Prime Minister Meloni to India following her State visit in March 2023, during which bilateral relations were raised to the level of a Strategic Partnership.
Prime Minister appreciated Italy’s support for India’s G20 Presidency and Italy’s joining of the Global Biofuel Alliance and the India - Middle East - Europe Economic Corridor.
The two leaders noted with satisfaction the completion of 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. They also took stock of the progress in diverse areas of the India-Italy Strategic Partnership, and agreed to bolster cooperation in areas like defence and new and emerging technologies. They noted the need for G7 and G20 to work in consonance for the greater global good.
Prime Minister Meloni congratulated Prime Minister for a successful G20 Summit.
UPSC
Engineering Services Examination, 2022
On the basis of the result of the written part of the Engineering Services  Examination, 2022 held by the Union Public Service Commission  on 20th February, 2022 the candidates with the under mentioned Roll Numbers have qualified for the Engineering Services  Examination, 2022.
2. The candidature of these candidates is purely provisional at all the stages of the Examination subject to satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. The candidates declared qualified are required to appear at the Engineering Services  Examination, 2022 to be held on 26th June, 2022. The qualified candidates are further advised to refer to the Rules of the Engineering Services Examination, 2022 issued by the Ministry of Railways and the Examination Notice No.01/2022-ENGG. dated 22.09.2021 issued by the Commission, which is available on its Website. The candidates may download their e-Admit Cards from the Commission’s Website around 3 weeks before the commencement of the Engineering Services  Examination, 2022. Candidates are also informed that marks and cut-off marks of the Engineering Services  Examination, 2022 will be uploaded on the Commission’s website i.e., https://upsc.gov.in after the entire process of the Engineering Services Examination, 2022 is over i.e. after the declaration of final result of the Engineering Services Examination, 2022. No request for change of centre/discipline for Engineering Services  Examination, 2022 will be entertained under any circumstances.
3. Union Public Service Commission has a Facilitation Counter at its campus. Candidates may obtain any information/clarification regarding their examination/result on working days between 10.00 A.M. to 5.00 P.M. in person or over Telephone Nos. 23388088, -23385271/23381125/23098543 from this counter.
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Dated: 30th March, 2022.
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Competition Commission of India
CCI approves merger of the BNP Paribas  Mutual Fund and the Baroda  Mutual Fund, under Section 31 of the Competition Act, 2002
The Competition Commission of India  approves merger of the BNP Paribas  Mutual Fund and the Baroda  Mutual Fund, under Section 31 of the Competition Act, 2002
The Proposed Combination relates to merger of the BNP Paribas Mutual Fund and the BOB Mutual Fund. The Parties propose to amalgamate  BOB Asset Management Company  into BNPP AMC; and  BNPP Trustee Company  into BOB TC. After the merger BNPP AMC and BOB TC will be the surviving entities.
BNPP AMC is the dedicated AMC for BNPP Mutual Fund and acts as the investment manager of BNPP Mutual Fund. BNPP AMC is also a registered as Portfolio Manager under SEBI Regulations. It provides portfolio management services and advisory activities. BNPP TC is the trustee company of BNPP Mutual Fund.
BOB AMC is the dedicated AMC for BOB Mutual Fund and acts as the investment manager of BOB Mutual Fund. BOB TC acts as the trustee for BOB Mutual Fund.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
NHAI InvIT Raises Funds Through Follow-on Issuance
National Highways Infra Trust , the infrastructure investment trust sponsored by National Highway Authority of India  to support Government of India's National Monetization Pipeline, has raised a sum of Rs 1,430 crore from domestic and international investors through placement of its units, for part funding its acquisition of three additional road projects from NHAI.
The placement of units with institutional investors, witnessed strong demand from both existing investors, who reposed their commitment by participating in the process, as well as new investors. The units have been subscribed by a gamut of institutional investors including Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board, State Bank of India, SBI Pension Fund, SBI Mutual Fund, IOCL Employee Provident Fund, L&T Staff Provident Fund, Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Karamchari Pension Fund, TATA AIG and Star Union Daiichi Life Insurance. NHAI subscribed to the units through preferential allotment to maintain its unitholding of at least 15%. The units were subscribed through a book build process at INR 109 per unit, at a premium over floor price of INR 107.12 per unit.
In addition to the above, NHAI InvIT has also filed prospectus with SEBI for issuance of Non-Convertible Debentures  to raise Rs 1,500 crore. The NCDs would carry a coupon of 7.90% payable semi-annually and would be available for subscription by both retail and institutional investors.
The success of the follow-on issuance of units by NHAI InvIT demonstrates its attractiveness to sophisticated institutional investors. Their participation in this round supports National Monetization Pipeline, in which NHAI has the largest share and is crucial for Prime Minister’s and Minister of Road Transport and Highways’ vision of development of roads sector in the country.
“In a historic first, NHAI InvIT has, through a transparent & market driven process, raised the funds in a follow-on issuance with entire premium accruing to NHAI. We thank the existing investors for their continuous faith in NHAI InvIT as well as new investors for coming on board in making NHAI InvIT a success,” said Alka Upadhyaya, NHAI Chairperson.
Launched in November 2021, NHAI InvIT had raised Rs 8,011 crore for NHAI in its maiden round, with initial portfolio of five operating toll roads of aggregate length of 390 km. With the acquisition of three additional road projects, NHAI InvIT will own, operate and maintain a portfolio of eight operating toll roads with an aggregate length of 636 km spread across the states of Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh, with concession period ranging between 20 to 30 years.
Prime Minister's Office
PM praises inauguration of 6 Road Over Bridges in Maharashtra
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded 6 Road Over Bridges  that were inaugurate for Vidarbha region yesterday.
Replying to a tweet by the Maharashtra Dy CM Shri Devendra Fadnavis, the Prime Minister tweeted :
"Great for connectivity in Vidarbha region."
Prime Minister's Office
20th Summit of SCO Council of Heads of State
20th Summit of SCO Council of Heads of State was held on November 10, 2020 . The Meeting was chaired by the President of the Russian Federation Mr. Vladimir Putin. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi led the Indian delegation. Other SCO Member States were represented by their Presidents, while India and Pakistan were represented at the level of Prime Minister. Other participants were: Secretary General of the SCO Secretariat, Executive Director of the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure, the Presidents of the four Observers  of the SCO.
This was the first SCO Summit held in Virtual Format and third meeting that India participated after becoming a full member in 2017. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in his address to the SCO leaders congratulated President Vladimir Putin for organizing the meeting despite challenges and constraints arising due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prime Minister, in his address, highlighted the imperative of a reformed multilateralism to meet the expectation of a world suffering from the social and financial after-effects of the pandemic. India, as a non-permanent member of the UNSC, beginning from 1 January 2021, will focus on the theme of ‘reformed multilateralism’ to bring about desirable changes in global governance.
Prime Minister reiterated India’s firm belief in regional peace, security and prosperity and raising voice against terrorism, smuggling of illegal weapons, drugs and money-laundering. He mentioned that India’s brave soldiers participated in about 50 UN peacekeeping missions and India's Pharma industry supplying essential medicines to more than 150 countries during the pandemic.
Prime Minister underlined India’s strong cultural and historical connect with the SCO region and reiterated India’s firm commitment towards strengthening connectivity in the region with initiatives like International North-South Transport Corridor, Chabahar Port and Ashgabat Agreement. He also extended full support to observing the 20th anniversary of SCO in 2021 as the "SCO Year of Culture” and spoke of India’s own initiatives to hold the first SCO exhibition on Shared Buddhist Heritage to be organized by National Museum of India, SCO Food Festival in India next year and the translation of Ten regional language literary works into Russian and Chinese.
Prime Minister expressed India’s readiness to host the next regular Meeting of SCO Council of Heads of Government on November 30, 2020 in virtual format. India has also proposed to set up a Special Working Group on Innovation and Startups and a Sub Group on Traditional Medicine within SCO. He elaborated on India's vision of a "Aatma Nirbhar Bharat"  in the post-pandemic world that could prove to be a force multiplier for the global economy and the economic progress of the SCO region.
Prime Minister congratulated President Emomali Rahmon of the Republic of Tajikistan for assuming the chairmanship of SCO next year and assured full cooperation from India.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Navy participates in Naval Exercise Malabar
Indian Navy is participating in the sea phase of Exercise Malabar 2021 from 26 – 29 August 2021 along with the US Navy , Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force  and the Royal Australian Navy .
Malabar series of maritime exercise commenced in 1992 as an IN-USN Exercise. In 2015, JMSDF joined Malabar as a permanent member. The 2020 edition witnessed participation of the Royal Australian Navy. This year marks the 25th edition of Ex Malabar, being hosted by USN in the Western Pacific.
The Indian Navy’s participation includes INS Shivalik and INS Kadmatt and P8I patrol aircraft led by Rear Admiral Tarun Sobti, VSM, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet. The US Navy will be represented by USS Barry, USNS Rappahannock, USNS Big Horn and P8A patrol aircraft. The Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force will be represented by JS Kaga, Murasame and Shiranui, in addition to a submarine and P1 patrol aircraft. The Royal Australian Navy will be represented by HMAS Warramunga.
The IN ships sailed from Guam where they participated in Operational Turn Around from 21-24 August 21. During this phase, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command Vice Adm AB Singh, AVSM, VSM exchanged views with counterparts in the US Navy.
MALABAR-21 would witness complex exercises including anti-surface, anti-air and anti-submarine warfare drill, and other manoeuvres and tactical exercises. The exercise will provide an opportunity for participating navies to derive benefit from each other’s expertise and experiences.
The conduct of the exercise while observing health protocols during the COVID-19 global pandemic is a testimony to the synergy between the participating navies and our shared vision for a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.
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Union Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Dharmendra Pradhan participates in Internationl Day of Yoga 2023 session at Savitribai Phule Pune University
G-20 4th Education Working Group delegates also participate in yoga session at SPPU
Pune, 21 June 2023
The G-20 country delegates who are in Pune for the 4th Education Working Group Meeting participated in a yoga session along with Union Minister for Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan on the occasion of International Day of Yoga 2023, at the Khashaba Jadhav Sports Complex of Savitribai Phule Pune University , today.
Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan saidd that yoga is the best option to relieve stress of day-to-day life. Stating IDY 2023 theme - Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam; he urged all to make Yoga the bridge to further the vision of One Earth, One Family, One Future. He also said that Yoga deepens connection with oneself and other human beings. He said that Yoga is a holistic approach that boosts awareness, increases ability and adds meaning to life. Stating this, he called for encouraging all to embrace Yoga in daily life for a healthier and happier living. Let us make ‘Yoga a way of life’ for universal brotherhood.
The Government of Maharashtra Minister for Higher and Technical Education, Chandrakant Patil; Union Secretary, Department of Higher Education, K. Sanjay Murthy; Union Secretary, School Education and Literacy, Sanjay Kumar; Union Secretary, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Atul Tiwary; Pune Divisional Commissioner Saurabh Rao; Municipal Commissioner Vikram Kumar; SPPU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Suresh Gosavi also participated in the yoga session along with other dignitaries.
Many of the G-20 delegates also expressed the feeling of achieving a different kind of spiritual and mental satisfaction from today's yoga practice.
Earlier, the Vice-Chancellor of SPPU Prof. Suresh Gosavi welcomed the attendees of the IDY 2023 special session.PIB Mumbai | SC / DR
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Election Commission
Date of Poll and Counting of Votes for Deferred Rajya Sabha Poll
On 25.02.2020, Election Commission of India announced elections to the Council of States to fill 55 seats of Members from 17 States, retiring in the month of April,2020, which were notified vide Notification No. 318/CS-Multi/2020 dated 06.03.2020. After the last date of withdrawal on 18.03.2020, respective Returning Officers declared 37 seats from 10 States filled in uncontested. Further, as per the reports received from the concerned Returning Officers, the biennial elections for 18 seats from the States of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya and Rajasthan were to be conducted on 26.03.2020  and the date before which election was to be completed as earlier announced by the Commission was 30.03.2020  as per the notification dated 06.03.2020.
Section 153 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 specifies that the Election Commission for reasons which it considers sufficient, may extend the time for the completion of any election by making necessary amendments in the notification issued by it under section 30 or sub-section  of section 39 of the said Act. Accordingly, considering the prevailing unforeseen situation of public health emergency due to COVID-19 and related advisories in the country, the Election Commission, vide its press note, dated 24.03.2020, deferred the poll and extended the period of said election under the provisions of section 153 of the said Act and decided that the announcement of fresh date of poll and counting for the said biennial elections will be made by the ECI after reviewing the prevailing situation. The Press Note also specified that the list of contesting candidates already published for the said election by the respective Returning Officers, is to remain valid for the purpose of remaining activities as was prescribed under the said notification .
Now, Commission has reviewed the matter in detail. Considering all factors, including the guidelines dated 30.05.2020 issued by Union Home Secretary and Chairman, national Executive Committee  under the National Disaster Management Act, 2005, and taking into account the inputs obtained from the Chief Electoral Officers concerned, the Commission has decided that the date of poll and counting of votes in respect of the biennial elections for 18 seats from the States of Andhra Pradesh , Gujarat , Jharkhand , Madhya Pradesh , Manipur , Meghalaya  and Rajasthan  shall be as per the following schedule:
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Date
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Date of Poll
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19th June, 2020 
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Hours of Poll
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09:00 am to 04:00 pm
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Counting of Votes
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19th June, 2020  at 05:00 pm
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Date before which election shall be completed
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22th June, 2020 
Commission has also decided that the Chief Secretaries shall depute a senior officer from the State to ensure that the extant instructions regarding COVID-19 containment measures are complied with while making arrangements for conducting the elections.
Further Commission has appointed Chief Electoral Officer concerned as Observer for the election in the respective State.